Ocean Tramps by H. De Vere Stacpoole
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"Ocean Tramps" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work depicts the adventures of two men, Billy Harman and Bud Davis, as they navigate the perils and thrills of life on the seas, particularly around the Pacific Islands. At the heart of the narrative is the quest for fortune, marked by their encounters with deception, romance, and the allure of wealth, particularly through the
eyes of the love interest of one of the protagonists. At the start of "Ocean Tramps," the scene sets itself in Papaleete, where we meet Billy Harman, a down-on-his-luck, good-natured man who is approached by Davis, his equally aimless but shrewd companion. They plot to steal a ship owned by a man they both disdain, leading to a series of moral dilemmas as they wrestle with their actions and the potential consequences of their schemes. The narrative presents their banter and reflections, showcasing their contrasting personalities as they embark on a dangerous adventure that intertwines with intrigue and the possibility of love. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, the opening chapters establish a world of possibility mixed with the unpredictability of their choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ocean Tramps |
| Contents | Bud and Billy -- Mandelbaum -- The way of a maid with a man -- Sunk without trace -- A deal with "Plain Sailin' Jim" -- Pearls of great price! -- Beaten on the post -- A case in point -- The other one -- Iron law -- The story of Billy Broke -- The making of a millionaire -- Kiliwakee -- Under the flame trees -- The Abbott mystery. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pacific Ocean -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63269 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63269-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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